Each month, FSM features a student with strengths, skills, and resilience in each of the domains via podcast to celebrate student accomplishments and achievements and share resources with the FSM Network! Join us as we talk to graduate student Sharaya S. about her strengths in the identity domain!

Meet Sharaya S.!!!

My name is Sharaya Solomon. I am a current graduate student at Wayne State University (Detroit,MI) majoring in Education specializing in learning design and technology. I will be writing a series of blogs for FSM about the steps undergrads, specifically youth with experience in foster care, can take who have an interest in pursing graduate school. I am also the creator and account manager of @Texasbabii_, an Instagram social media personality that highlights my life experiences, fitness and hair care journey.

I graduated with a B.A. in Public Relations with a minor in New Media in May 2017. My dream job is to teach people through social interaction (online mediums). I love my African-American hair care and will often try new hairstyles to help show women who have a hard time trying to manage, style and take care of their unique hair texture. Most of my writing will be about education, health, hair and healthy lifestyle choices.

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Seeking student stories to be highlighted on our website!

We are currently seeking students who are interested in being featured on our website. We have all heard the statistics and know about the obstacles students face. This is an opportunity for students and professionals alike to read the success stories and learn about what supports helped youth succeed. The stories will be used as a way to highlight students and their achievements.

If you know of any youth or alumni of care between the ages of 18 and 24 who are currently enrolled in high school or college we would love to hear from them. Contact Fostering Success Michigan at fostering-info@wmich.edu to have the interview questions sent directly to your inbox.

We look forward to featuring youth and alumni’s stories from across the state!

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Fostering Success Michigan is a statewide initiative that aims to increase access and success in higher education and post-college careers for youth with experience in foster care. Learn how you can contribute to building a holistic network that insulates (i.e., strengthens protective factors and reduces risks) the education to career "pipeline."